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‘I am not proud of being an ANC member that is led by this lot’ – Frank Chikane

NEWS24 Johannesburg – The ANC was lauded for its moral authority in the fight against apartheid, but many veterans of that era are deeply disillusioned by the party’s actions today.

As delegates prepare to elect a new leader to succeed Jacob Zuma, the ANC faces falling public support, a reputation for corruption and the threat of a damaging split between rival factions.

The celebrated activists who stood alongside ANC leader Nelson Mandela in the struggle against white-minority rule say the party bears little semblance to its storied glory days, given its current reputation for putting personal interests above national needs.

“I am not proud of being an ANC member that is led by this lot. I am proud of the history of the ANC,” Frank Chikane, a prominent figure in the anti-apartheid fight, told AFP.

Chikane, a priest who grew up in Soweto, led protests through the 1970s and 1980s, and was regularly detained by the state – as well as being targeted in an assassination attempt when police poisoned his clothes.

“What is happening out there now is not the ANC,” he said. “In the past we thought the enemy was outside, now the enemy is inside.”

He urged party members to “stop the rot” when they gather to elect a leader and other senior officials at a five-day conference starting on Saturday.

The Zuma legacy

Much of the criticism of the current ANC focuses on Zuma, who is seen as backing ex-wife Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to succeed him as party chief.

Her main rival is Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, with the vote result expected on Sunday or early next week.

Zuma, who has ruled since 2009, will remain as the country’s president ahead of the 2019 general election.

He has been engulfed by multiple graft scandals, including being found guilty in 2016 of violating the Constitution after he resisted paying back public money used to lavishly upgrade his private residence.

The ANC has consistently shrugged off calls to act against Zuma and its lawmakers have voted down several motions of no confidence against him.

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“The leadership of the last decade has ridden roughshod over the ANC constitution,” Trevor Manuel, another ANC stalwart, said in a stinging speech last month.

“We need an ANC that will recognise that it has lost its way,” added Manuel, who campaigned against apartheid governments before becoming Mandela’s respected finance minister.

“Right now, it appears too self-serving to be interested in the future of South Africa and the needs of its people,” he said.

Some analysts say the party risks a formal split between the Zuma and anti-Zuma camps before the 2019 election.

In local elections last year, its vote fell to 54%, its lowest ever, while it lost control of three key cities to the opposition DA, including Pretoria and Johannesburg.

Stalwarts speak out

In 2016, some veterans – including Denis Goldberg, one of Mandela’s closest allies dating back to the 1960s – founded the “For the sake of our future” group to try to influence their party.

In an open letter ahead of the conference it said the “leadership of the ANC is paralysed and unable to deal with ill-discipline, incompetence and corruption that point directly to the highest office in the land”.

Zuma himself is a stalwart – he was imprisoned with Mandela on Robben Island for 10 years.

But Sipho Pityana, a former activist who became a wealthy mining businessman, told AFP it was a “disgrace” that the ANC had failed to remove the president from power.

“The image of Zuma has become the image of the ANC,” Pityana said.

“The ANC needs to accept that it is morally bankrupt and corrupt to the core, and reversing the damage is going to take years.”

Dlamini-Zuma’s critics say she would be a proxy for her husband and would protect him from prosecution over graft charges, as well as deepen the corruption that has marred his rule.

The great anti-apartheid hero archbishop Desmond Tutu was never a member of the ANC – but in 2011 he launched an emotional attack on the party which helped to end white-minority rule.

“Our government is worse than the apartheid government because at least you would expect it with the apartheid government,” he said.

“You, President Zuma and your government, do not represent me. I am warning you… one day we will pray for the defeat of the ANC.”

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This mornings judgemnt against Pres. JACOB Zuma is a clear verminder of what God Said concerning him this coming year.Jacob ZumaThe charges of corruption against Zuma will be directly enforced against him. He will be locked up in the back of a police van and it will be quick. One thing after the other will happen. It took years to build injustice and it will collapse in a day. It will be so quick and so sudden – the Zuma foundation is falling away. Zuma will have his day in court.- GOD SAID 2018

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During the time the Prophets gathered together the Lord revealed specific strategies of the enemy concerning our nation. Here as in an important Prayer directive for South Africa in this coming time!

Pray for our military generals who will be drawn into a struggle for political power in this country. Pray for these military leaders to have God’s wisdom and not be swept away by emotions.

As the ANC elective conference approaches please pray for the following in regards to South Africa and this crucial time!

Government

Pray that government will face the many challenges, instead of being concerned with maintaining their own power base.

Pray that the spirit of dictatorship that is over much of Africa will not creep over the borders of South Africa.

Earnestly pray and seek the Lord that the efforts to oust Jacob Zuma will not cause discord, riots, burning of buildings and upheaval. Pray that in this very crucial time, one bad leader will not be replaced with another.

Pray for Pretoria and the people of the city. Pray that the discord between factions will not escalate in the streets.

Pray that people will not be swayed by the feminist or any other movement during the next election, but be open to see what God’s heart is for the nation.

Pray against civil war in some locations in the country. Pray against Taxi violence in the big cities.

Pray against the increase of the Muslim voice in South Africa and in the government.

Pray concerning a possible flood of refugees from Africa into South Africa and the problems that it may cause.

Pray for the remnant group of people that have been in government over the years that have been faithful in their duties. Pray that God will encourage them to continue.

Pray against buildings being burnt and shops being looted during riots that may take place because of government being in turmoil.

Pray for the land reform issue. Pray against people who want to disown white land and steal government land. Pray that it will not cause panic, stress and worry.

Pray that the church will step forward to protect and harbour the displaced people.

Pray against murders and assassinations amongst ANC councillors and officials.

Pray against death threats and attacks against clergymen.

Pray for Frank Chikane. Pray that he will heed Gods call to be a voice that will shift the nation.

Pray for Cyril Ramaphosa. Pray that God will use him to unify members from different parties with the same Christian values.

Pray for our military generals who will be drawn into a struggle for political power in this country. Pray for these military leaders to have God’s wisdom and not be swept away by emotions.

Pray against the Russian influence on the government and military in South Africa.

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It is with great expectation and joy that we bring you “God Said 2018”!

The Lord has once again been faithful in giving us great words of encouragement, wisdom and clear warnings for South Africa and the nations.

Over the nine years we have been gathering, we have seen the prophetic word of the Lord accurately coming to pass and impact people. The testimonies of the words over nations have been a wonderful blessing.

These prophetic words were received during the month of July 2017 as various prophets gathered to seek the Lord for the coming season and year. We gathered together with the desire to bring clear, significant and accurate prophetic direction and guidance. Our desire is that these prophetic words will help believers and the body of Christ prepare for the coming season and to bring people into a closer walk with Christ.

It is with this heart and prayer that we submit this word to you and we believe it will direct you to pray for South Africa and the nations according to the will of God. As we said in our previous books, we believe that though the words were received for 2018, they are by no means limited to the year 2018. The ultimate fulfilment of these words will be in the time purposed for them by the Lord.

Our prayer is that the words of this book will encourage, direct and protect you. May they draw you closer to the Living Christ who is the Spirit of Prophecy. May you be blessed as you step into this new season fully living for God as you read the word of the Lord in “God Said 2018.”

For the Testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of prophecy.” Rev. 19: 10b (NKJV)

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It is with great expectation and joy that we bring you “God Said 2018”!

The Lord has once again been faithful in giving us great words of encouragement, wisdom and clear warnings for South Africa and the nations.

Over the nine years we have been gathering, we have seen the prophetic word of the Lord accurately coming to pass and impact people. The testimonies of the words over nations have been a wonderful blessing.

These prophetic words were received during the month of July 2017 as various prophets gathered to seek the Lord for the coming season and year. We gathered together with the desire to bring clear, significant and accurate prophetic direction and guidance. Our desire is that these prophetic words will help believers and the body of Christ prepare for the coming season and to bring people into a closer walk with Christ.

It is with this heart and prayer that we submit this word to you and we believe it will direct you to pray for South Africa and the nations according to the will of God. As we said in our previous books, we believe that though the words were received for 2018, they are by no means limited to the year 2018. The ultimate fulfilment of these words will be in the time purposed for them by the Lord.

Our prayer is that the words of this book will encourage, direct and protect you. May they draw you closer to the Living Christ who is the Spirit of Prophecy. May you be blessed as you step into this new season fully living for God as you read the word of the Lord in “God Said 2018.”

For the Testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of prophecy.” Rev. 19: 10b (NKJV)